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Does anybody know how the injuries are coming along or if Timmons, Begley or Boyle are fit enough for game time at the weekend?

Great win today for everybody. Players, management and us supporters alike. In the end we were probably lucky to get over the line with a victory but I knew before hand any victory in Carlow would be hard earned, and hard earned it certainly was. I have included my own player ratings from the game they are opinion based, and I dont mean to offend any player with a rating, I love Laois and have nothing but praise for these guys. If anybody thinks any differently with any rating feel free to comment.

Brody- 7.5.  Thought Brody done well today. Made 1 or 2 very crucial saves, however some of his kick-outs were poor at times I felt.

Attride- 8. Had a brilliant game today. Really stood up I felt when the game was in the melting pot.

Timmons- 7.5. Very solid today. Dealt with everything that came his way comfortably.  Great to have him fit again.

Dillion- 6.5. Didn't have the greatest of game I felt today. Over carried the ball at times which at times was unnecessary I felt. However, he proved a use-full option at half back when trying to break down their blanket defence.

Collins- 7. I felt Collins was pretty anonymous today, however he was pretty comfortable with ball in hand all day. Drove forward for us in the second half.

Begley- 8.5. Personally I felt Begley was our best player today. An excellent leader for this group and worked tirelessly hard throughout. Really drove out of defence with the ball in the second half when the backs were to the walls.

Pigott- 7. This rating my divide opinion but personally I think Pigott was having a decent game. Was given the task of marking Murphy early on. Maybe the yellow card was a factor in the early substitution.

J.O'L- 8. Thought John was very impressive today, himself and Lillis really dominated midfield in the early stages today. Brilliant leader to have in the team.

Lillis- 7.5. I thought Lillis in the first half was pretty good. Very good at competing in the air, however, kicked away some sloppy ball at times and his day ended prematurely after being sent-off.

Farrell- 7. Probably wasn't his best game today. However, he made good runs right through the body of their defence and was rewarded with a score.

Benny Carroll- 6.5. Carroll again, not one of our best players today. Made some good runs at times. Unlucky to be taken off after the sending off, thought he starting getting into the game.

Glynn- 6.5. Glynn, I felt started the game well. Was a option at the kick-outs with his height. However, seem to fade a bit in the second half and subsequently was taken off.

O'Carroll- 7. Quiet enough first half for O'Carroll but grew into the game in the second half. Caught a kick-out from Brody brilliantly when we needed to relieve some pressure on our goal.

Walsh- 7.5. Started very well, hitting 1-3 in the first 15-20. Goal was taken very very well. However, felt he was anonymous in the second half.

Donie Kingston- 7. Didn't get on much ball today in scoring zones. Seemed to be double marked at times. Nearly scored an outrageous point in the second half.

Subs.
Strong- 7.5. Played well when he came on, had lots of composure on the ball which is necessary.

Lowry-6.5. Didn't really get much of a chance to impress today. Spend a lot of his game around the middle of the field.

O'Reilly- 7. Made of good runs but lost the ball aswell as result of running into contact with the ball

Ross- 6.5. Didn't really get on much ball, however kicked a wide in injury that you would put your house on ross to put over.

Roll on Croker next weekend, Laois abu.

Looking forward to Sunday. Hopefully we can start well and rattle them. Think Kildare will have a bit too much for us, but then again you just never know with either team. Our players down the middle I feel are as good if not better then theirs and hopefully with big preformances out of the likes of J.O.L, Donie, Begley and Quigley we will be happy leaving Tullamore Sunday evening.

Laois Abú!!

Side looks decent. However, I think Walsh should be in, and Lillis aswell maybe, dont know if  they are injured though or what. Hopefully the boys can do it on Sunday. Think they will win by 3-4 points

Oops Tony my bad

Team to be announced tommorow night. Wonder has many left the panel

Team due to be named tonight or tomorrow, injuries seem to be clearing up! Wonder has many left the panel since the league?